Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms 2027 Dates TBA
上野恩賜公園の桜 — Tokyo (Kanto)
- Typical bloom
- Dates TBA (usually: late March to early April)
- Venue
- Ueno Park (上野恩賜公園)
- Scale
- ~1,200 cherry trees
- Official site
- www.tokyo-park.or.jp
Ueno Park's central promenade, lined with roughly 1,200 cherry trees, has been one of Tokyo's most crowded and traditional hanami spots since the Edo period, with tarps claimed for daytime picnics from early morning.
Background
Cherry trees were first planted here in the 1600s by a Buddhist monk who wanted ordinary residents, not just the aristocracy, to have a great blossom-viewing spot near the capital, and the park has stayed Tokyo's most famous public hanami ground ever since.
Getting there
Directly connected to JR Ueno Station's park exit, or Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines.
Tips
- The central promenade gets extremely crowded on weekend afternoons; the surrounding Shinobazu Pond area is a quieter alternative with its own cherry trees.
- Food stalls line the main path during peak bloom, making it one of the few sakura spots where a proper hanami picnic is easy without bringing your own supplies.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to see Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms?
- Cherry blossoms at Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms typically peak from Mar 25 – Apr 5. Exact timing shifts year to year with the weather (often by a week or more), so check a real-time bloom forecast close to your trip.
- Where is Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms, and how do you get there?
- Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms is located at Ueno Park in Tokyo. Directly connected to JR Ueno Station's park exit, or Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines.
- How many cherry trees are at Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms?
- Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms has roughly 1,200 cherry trees.
- Is Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms free to enter, or do I need tickets?
- Most cherry blossom spots in Japan are free to enter, though some gardens and castle parks charge a small admission fee — especially during peak-season night illuminations. Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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